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African-American History Tour with Museum in Washington DC

Overview
Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington DC

Often at the epicenter of the activism surrounding civil and black rights in America, the country’s capital holds the key to some of history’s most captivating moments. From the most famous to lesser-known but equally significant sites, your tour guide will paint a picture of the city from the African American perspective. You’ll be picked up at the U.S. Navy memorial with stops at momentous monuments such as the Emancipation Statue, Howard Theatre, and vibrant black communities.

Feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you stand where Martin Luther King did when he roused audiences with his legendary ‘I have a dream,’ address. One of the most comprehensive African American history tours in DC, you’ll also get tickets included to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the the tour ends.
City: Washington DC
Sat 05 Oct
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Starting at $89.00
Sat 05 Oct
Starting at $89.00
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What's Included
Bottled water
Tour escort/host
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Reserved Entry into the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • The seats are assigned on the first come, first served basis
  • Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to ensure a timely check in
  • No food allowed on buses (snacks are fine!)
  • Please Note: Purchase of this tour includes free timed-entry passes to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. However, this is not an official Smithsonian tour. Additionally, entry to the property is provided complimentary only after completing the sightseeing history tour. Customers booking this tour are paying for this company’s services and perspective, which is independent of and may not represent the views of the Smithsonian.
  • Safety Measures For The National Museum of African American History and Culture: beginning January 22, 2022, all visitors to the Cafe who are 12 and older must show proof of having had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Additionally, we do our best to provide entry to the Smithsonian but it is not guaranteed. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture is a public institution and we do not factor entry passes into our ticket price. We have no special reservation agreement with them and simply access their public portal on Recreation.gov for tickets. Guests may still experience wait times upon arrival to enter the museum and are required to follow the museum's guidelines for entry at their allotted entry time.
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
What To Expect
1
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Guided Stop (outside only)
2
White House
Guided Stop: White House (outside only) Black Lives Matter Plaza
3
Lincoln Memorial
Guided Stop
4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Guided Stop
5
Lincoln Park
Guided Stop: Emancipation Memorial Mary McLeod Bethune Statue
6
African American Civil War Memorial Museum
Guided Tour (outside only)
7
Washington Monument
Drive-by
8
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Drive-by
9
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Drive-by
10
Jefferson Memorial
Drive-by
11
FBI Headquarters
Drive-by
12
Howard University
Drive-by
13
U.S. Capitol
Drive-by
14
Freedom Plaza
Drive-by
15
National Museum of African American History and Culture
In conclusion, you will visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture with reserved access. Inside, you will find thousands of artifacts that are chronologically organized for a progressive and user-friendly experience.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (611)
Z7813THaustins
Feb 2020
The driver Nick McCall was awesome and so knowledgeable!!!! Great tour over all we went so many places. He was also funny and entertaining. It was a small group so it was really nice and never crowded.
Response from Host
Feb 2020
We are thrilled you had an incredible experience with Nick! He is one of our best tour guides in the city and we are honored to have him apart of our team. He delivers a very informative tour however his twist of humor and appreciation for our beautiful city and it's treasures leaves you with a memorable impression of Washington DC. Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review! Safe Travels, USA Guided Tours
cheryl
Feb 2020
We spent 4 hours hitting a lot of locations (Martin King Memorial, Frederick Douglas home-outside, African American Civil War Museum, etc.) and stopped for photos at White House and Capitol Bldg. Last stop dropped us at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where we were able to walk right in-no waiting. Our guide Dion was very knowledgeable and engaging. I would definitely recommend his tour. Learned so much and had a great time.
Edward_S
Dec 2019
One of the best tours I've ever been on, our tour guide was excellent and knowledgeable, well learn!

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